Title of article
Hepatic and splenic sarcoidosis as a cause of hypercalcemia: a case report
Author/Authors
Mirabdolhagh Hazaveh ، Mojgan - Tehran University of Medical Scinces , Dormohammadi Toosi ، Taraneh - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Alamdari ، Azam - Tehran University of Medical Scinces , Shahbazi ، Fatemeh - Payame Noor University
Pages
4
From page
39
To page
42
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disorder characterized by the presence of non-caseating granulomas. Sarcoidosis can affect any organs in the body. As we know, lung is most commonly affected, but other organs such as liver, skin, eye, and spleen could be involved. Here, we report an interesting case of hepatic and splenic sarcoidosis in 55-year-old woman suffered from epigastric pain, weight loss, and constipation due to hypercalcemia
Keywords
Sarcoidosis , hypercalcemia , Hepatic
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number
2456285
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